{"id":355301,"date":"2026-06-24T16:00:46","date_gmt":"2026-06-24T15:00:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsisc.com\/videos\/andy-burnham-offered-high-stakes-ultimatum-as-potential-leadership-rival-speaks-out\/"},"modified":"2026-06-24T16:00:46","modified_gmt":"2026-06-24T15:00:46","slug":"andy-burnham-offered-high-stakes-ultimatum-as-potential-leadership-rival-speaks-out","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsisc.com\/videos\/andy-burnham-offered-high-stakes-ultimatum-as-potential-leadership-rival-speaks-out\/","title":{"rendered":"Andy Burnham offered high stakes ultimatum as potential leadership rival speaks out"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i1.ytimg.com\/vi\/P_A6tboBmp8\/hqdefault.jpg\" alt=\"Andy Burnham offered high stakes ultimatum as potential leadership rival speaks out\"><br \/> <iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/P_A6tboBmp8\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe> <\/p>\n<p>Andy Burnham has received an ultimatum ahead of next week as the Makerfield MP plots to become the next Labour leader and Prime Minister.<\/p>\n<p>Mr Burnham, who was sworn in as the MP for Makerfield after seeing off the threat from Reform UK last week, could be handed the keys to No10 as early as July 17 if he does not face a challenge to become the next Labour Party leader.<\/p>\n<p>Ex-Health Secretary Wes Streeting and the Prime Minister&#8217;s top ally Darren Jones both gave Mr Burnham a boost after ruling out standing in the race to succeed Sir Keir Starmer.<\/p>\n<p>The former Royal Marine commando, who was first elected to the House of Commons in 2024, gave Mr Burnham an ultimatum as the silver-haired Scotsman teased about standing himself.<\/p>\n<p>He said: &quot;Whoever wants to lead the country, tell me what you want it to be in 2029 and 2034.<\/p>\n<p>&quot;Let&#8217;s be really clear on the objectives you want to get to, the outcomes you want for this country. What&#8217;s the vision?&quot;<\/p>\n<p>#UKNews #UKPolitics <\/p>\n<p>Keep up to date with GB News at gbnews.com or on X @GBNEWS<\/p>\n<p>Become a Friend of GB News: gbnews.com\/friend<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Andy Burnham has received an ultimatum ahead of next week as the Makerfield MP plots to become the next Labour leader and Prime Minister. 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